Pages...

Thursday, December 18, 2014

This gorgeous v-shaped cowl will layer well with a sweater or your favorite peacoat. Plus, this crochet pattern only uses 1½ balls of Lion Brand® Wool Ease Thick and Quick, so it works up fast, making it a great weekend project!

This crochet pattern calls for a 9.00 mm (M) crochet hook, 1½ balls of Lion Brand® Wool Ease Thick and Quick [6 ounces (170 g)/108 yards (98 meters) per ball], which is a super bulky (6). The cowl is worked flat in one piece and the pattern calls for the following stitches: single crochet, half double crochet, and single crochet 2 together.

The stunning buttons pictured on the cowl are from a local B.C. artist that creates handmade buttons from polymer clay. If you would like to see more of their creations then we invite you to visit Dave and Carolyn Good of 2GoodClaymates.

Thursday, December 4, 2014

This slip stitched cowl is light and airy but will provide plenty of warmth during the cool months. With the chunky yarn and the
large hook, it makes a perfect project for a beginner or a quick project
for an advanced crocheter. Although the stitches create a different
pattern on each side, both are equally beautiful making it completely
reversible and adding interest when twisted around the neck.

This pattern calls for 2 skeins of Cascade Yarns Baby Alpaca Chunky which gives it amazing drape and coziness but any chunky yarn can be used as a substitute.

Monday, December 1, 2014

Practical and fashionable...this knit-look headband crochets up fast, and will look equally amazing with loose curls or a ponytail!!

This crochet pattern calls for a 4.00 mm (G) crochet hook, and ¾ of a skein of Berroco Vintage [100 g (3.5 oz)/200 meters (217 yds) per skein], which is a worsted weight (4). The headband is worked flat in one piece and then seamed together at the back. The pattern calls for the following stitches: dc, fpdc, bpdc, and fptr.

The finished headband measures approximately 10 cm (4” ) wide and 45.7 cm (18”) in circumference and stretches to fit 53 to 56 cm (21 to 22”) in circumference.